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Avatar for Geico Builders

Geico Builders

5.00(
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Geico Builders

5.00(
31
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

Geico Builders specializes in meeting your expectations before, during, and after the project is complete. Our most upstanding quality is our accountability--you can expect us to own the work we complete for your home. Of course, we know accountability means nothing without proof, which is why we are happy to offer a 2-year workmanship warranty to all of our clients. This is a rare quality for this industry, but we wanted to prove to you that we stand by our craftsmanship through our home remodeling construction services. Every Crew at Geico Builders has been professionally trained and will treat your home with integrity and respect.

"We recently hired Geico Builders for a full home remodel, and the entire experience was fantastic. Their team worked quickly without cutting corners, and everyone who came into our home was friendly and respectful. They kept us updated throughout the project and made sure we felt comfortable with every step. What impressed me most was how clean they left the house each day no mess, no clutter. The final result turned out even better than we imagined. Truly a professional crew."

Sara W on November 2025

Geico Builders specializes in meeting your expectations before, during, and after the project is complete. Our most upstanding quality is our accountability--you can expect us to own the work we complete for your home. Of course, we know accountability means nothing without proof, which is why we are happy to offer a 2-year workmanship warranty to all of our clients. This is a rare quality for this industry, but we wanted to prove to you that we stand by our craftsmanship through our home remodeling construction services. Every Crew at Geico Builders has been professionally trained and will treat your home with integrity and respect.

"We recently hired Geico Builders for a full home remodel, and the entire experience was fantastic. Their team worked quickly without cutting corners, and everyone who came into our home was friendly and respectful. They kept us updated throughout the project and made sure we felt comfortable with every step. What impressed me most was how clean they left the house each day no mess, no clutter. The final result turned out even better than we imagined. Truly a professional crew."

Sara W on November 2025


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Smart Window Cleaning

4.62(
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Smart Window Cleaning

4.62(
222
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
52 years of experience

Smart Window Cleaning and Home Services are residential window cleaning and home service specialists since 1973 offering gutter cleaning, power washing and move in or out house cleaning as well as window cleaning. We are Diamond Certified and have been rated #1 by Consumer Checkbook Magazine in the Bay Area and for the last 9 years

"I appreciate the reasonable rates for a comprehensive and extensive window and screen cleaning. Wellington went straight to work and provided a thorough cleaning of windows, sliding glass doors and skylights and screens. Thank you Smart Window Cleaning!"

Marlene P on April 2025

Smart Window Cleaning and Home Services are residential window cleaning and home service specialists since 1973 offering gutter cleaning, power washing and move in or out house cleaning as well as window cleaning. We are Diamond Certified and have been rated #1 by Consumer Checkbook Magazine in the Bay Area and for the last 9 years

"I appreciate the reasonable rates for a comprehensive and extensive window and screen cleaning. Wellington went straight to work and provided a thorough cleaning of windows, sliding glass doors and skylights and screens. Thank you Smart Window Cleaning!"

Marlene P on April 2025


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Maldonado Landscaping-Unlicensed Contractor

4.94(
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Maldonado Landscaping-Unlicensed Contractor

4.94(
25
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We pride our company on flexible pricing, reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"I hired him to do a large yard (about 1/3 acre) cleanup and removal of all debris, some trimming of bushes. Great work, started early, finished early, professional, and thorough. Will hire him in the future for other projects. Able to do more than yard work."

Al N on October 2024

We pride our company on flexible pricing, reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"I hired him to do a large yard (about 1/3 acre) cleanup and removal of all debris, some trimming of bushes. Great work, started early, finished early, professional, and thorough. Will hire him in the future for other projects. Able to do more than yard work."

Al N on October 2024


"Super great service. !!!!"

Kathy S on March 2025

With over 10 years' experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions, and thank you for your interest.

"Super great service. !!!!"

Kathy S on March 2025


Coreas Painting

5.00(
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Coreas Painting

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business.

"Joel was on time, thorough, and courteous. I have a 1200 sq ft yard that had become pretty overgrown. He got it cleaned up and basically made it into a clean slate in one day. Definitely would recommend hiring him!"

Scott D on September 2023

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business.

"Joel was on time, thorough, and courteous. I have a 1200 sq ft yard that had become pretty overgrown. He got it cleaned up and basically made it into a clean slate in one day. Definitely would recommend hiring him!"

Scott D on September 2023


C.A Landscaping

5.00(
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C.A Landscaping

5.00(
11
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

C.A Landscaping: Transforming Your Outdoor Space in the San Francisco Bay Area. From excavation to design, our expert team specializes in creating stunning landscapes that enhance your home. Contact us today for a beautiful outdoor oasis.

"Carlos did a fantastic job! He is very knowledgable and can do any landscaping project that you have in mind. Also, he'll give you suggestions about what he thinks might make the job look even better. I took all of his advice and the project turned out beautifully. I highly recommend him for any landscaping project."

Jeanette D on October 2022

C.A Landscaping: Transforming Your Outdoor Space in the San Francisco Bay Area. From excavation to design, our expert team specializes in creating stunning landscapes that enhance your home. Contact us today for a beautiful outdoor oasis.

"Carlos did a fantastic job! He is very knowledgable and can do any landscaping project that you have in mind. Also, he'll give you suggestions about what he thinks might make the job look even better. I took all of his advice and the project turned out beautifully. I highly recommend him for any landscaping project."

Jeanette D on October 2022


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Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape, Inc.

4.86(
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Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape, Inc.

4.86(
92
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Customers say: True professional
21 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Black Diamond has been family owned & operated since 2004 with local offices in San Jose, Novato, San Mateo, San Ramon, Santa Cruz, Carmel, Sacramento, Thousand Oaks, Orange County and Arizona. With an exemplary reputation of being the leader in paver stone and landscape design & installation throughout California and Arizona, our company’s ultimate goal is to provide an exceptional client experience. Our family of experts will create your custom Dreamscape with a commitment to professionalism, quality, value and customer service. We are "Your Experts," achieving 100% customer satisfaction by offering the highest quality work, including a 27 year warranty on paver installation & a lifetime warranty on paver stones.

"Michael Gurtler (Senior Project Designer) - Must use for all Landscape / Paving Needs Responsive, honest, professional, adaptable to our wants and needs - could not ask for a better Project Designer from design to execution. Our backyard landscape was hard to access and on a slope, Mike and his team delivered beyond expectations. When extenuating events occurred (e.g., discovering a massive trunk under the dirt, third-party delivery truck stalling in neighborhood street, etc.), Mike immediately took action and addressed the issues to ensure project remained within reasonable timelines and within agreed budget. Furthermore, when we decided to pivot from original project plan, Mike was very receptive and easy to work with. Will definitely use Mike for future landscaping and paving needs!"

Jesse M on December 2025

Black Diamond has been family owned & operated since 2004 with local offices in San Jose, Novato, San Mateo, San Ramon, Santa Cruz, Carmel, Sacramento, Thousand Oaks, Orange County and Arizona. With an exemplary reputation of being the leader in paver stone and landscape design & installation throughout California and Arizona, our company’s ultimate goal is to provide an exceptional client experience. Our family of experts will create your custom Dreamscape with a commitment to professionalism, quality, value and customer service. We are "Your Experts," achieving 100% customer satisfaction by offering the highest quality work, including a 27 year warranty on paver installation & a lifetime warranty on paver stones.

"Michael Gurtler (Senior Project Designer) - Must use for all Landscape / Paving Needs Responsive, honest, professional, adaptable to our wants and needs - could not ask for a better Project Designer from design to execution. Our backyard landscape was hard to access and on a slope, Mike and his team delivered beyond expectations. When extenuating events occurred (e.g., discovering a massive trunk under the dirt, third-party delivery truck stalling in neighborhood street, etc.), Mike immediately took action and addressed the issues to ensure project remained within reasonable timelines and within agreed budget. Furthermore, when we decided to pivot from original project plan, Mike was very receptive and easy to work with. Will definitely use Mike for future landscaping and paving needs!"

Jesse M on December 2025


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Vinny Landscaping

4.80(
40
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Vinny Landscaping

4.80(
40
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Vinny and his team are knowledgeable, efficient, and fast. They don’t just talk to impress—they deliver through their work. I highly recommend them."

Susana T on September 2025

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Vinny and his team are knowledgeable, efficient, and fast. They don’t just talk to impress—they deliver through their work. I highly recommend them."

Susana T on September 2025


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Amaya Handyman & Remodel, LLC

5.00(
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Amaya Handyman & Remodel, LLC

5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Professional service"

Darrell T on December 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Professional service"

Darrell T on December 2025


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Cortez Bros Concrete Construction Inc

4.88(
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Cortez Bros Concrete Construction Inc

4.88(
20
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

We have over 16 years of experience in the business. Here at Cortez Bros Concrete Construction, Inc., we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade, and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Hired to replace failing retaining wall. Did a great job and very professional. Was able to complete the work quickly at a fair price."

Kelly E on May 2025

We have over 16 years of experience in the business. Here at Cortez Bros Concrete Construction, Inc., we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade, and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Hired to replace failing retaining wall. Did a great job and very professional. Was able to complete the work quickly at a fair price."

Kelly E on May 2025

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

A retaining wall can only function as a fence if it’s high enough on all sides to prevent someone from accidentally falling into the pool. However, most retaining walls retain dirt, which means their purpose is not related to safety. There would need to be nothing on the other side of the wall for it to be considered a fence, but in that case, it wouldn’t retain anything and would cease to be a retaining wall.  

Sand and gravel are two suitable options for filling behind a retaining wall. If you’re building your own retaining wall, you’ll complete this part of the process—known as backfilling—after you finish laying the blocks. Make sure not to skip it—otherwise, you could wind up with drainage issues, which can cause your retaining wall to collapse.

Installation typically takes 1-2 weeks, depending on the wall’s size and site conditions.

Yes, to build a retaining wall, a permit is required. Similarly, any repairs or modifications to an existing retaining wall require permits. If the planned wall measures higher than 4 feet, most municipalities require designs and permits come through a licensed engineer. In some locations, if the wall is shorter than 4 feet, a permit may not be required. For the requirements in your area, contact your local government.

DIY is possible for small projects. Professional installation ensures structural integrity and durability for larger walls.

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